The screws in the handle were loose when i recieved it, after a little finagling i was able to tighten them. (Not the traditional Philip's head screws.) I love the feel of it though, the weight took a little getting used to. I like the simple canvas sheath that came with it. Comes in a decorative box if you are buying it as a gift, i bought it for my own use in a professional kitchen, arrived in about 2 weeks to Alaska.